Monday, April 25, 2011

I would love to time myself and report how long it takes me to complete a sketch like this. I always appreciate those extra tidbits when I visit other artist's blogs and websites. Unfortunately I would have a hard time bringing you an accurate assessment. My workflow is convoluted with interruptions, occasional pauses to watch something on the Food Network or my daughter requesting a big hug or a snack. Autism waits for no man, or any drawing endeavors.

So for the sake of the argument I devoted an evening to this sketch. The Illustration Friday Challenge was "Journey" I immediately thought of a hiker in the whole outfit. Then I thought about the Laura Croft character from the Tomb Raider Game. So this week I sketched a plus sized ode to Laura. The traveller prepared for the JOURNEY. This illustration is done in alcohol based markers, and acrylic paint for highlights.

Monday, April 18, 2011

It's time for the victory dance. Even though the drive of an artist is normally switched to the "create" position on the art machine, we often face several beasts of the trade such as procrastination, lack of inspiration, and burn out. This weekend I put on my armor and decided to do battle with the 'relax' breathing dragon called "my sofa".

There were great movies on the television all weekend, and I even yielded to watch Chef Sunny Anderson work her magic on a jumbo shrimp dish. But I kept fighting the good fight. Yes, rest is a necessary part of life, but not at the expense of loosing the farm. I put on one of those cable channels that just plays a giant playlist of 80's tunes and started to work. I completed a project that had somehow ended on the shelf and the deadline was rapidly approaching. I was happy with the results. I am waiting to hear back from the client. I also managed to get a sketch done. It's important to generate fresh content on a weekly basis. I know there are some faithful visitors looking for my artwork, I don't want to let them down. So without further fanfare here is my new sketch appropriately named... VACATION DAY

Sometimes you don't have to travel very far to get away. Every now and then a day to yourself when the cell phone is off, and emails go unanswered is all it takes to recalibrate. This curvy sketch displays such an event...

Friday, April 08, 2011

Illustration Friday challenge of the week was DUET, quite a few ideas came to mind on this. I decided to go with the partnership between an M.C. And thier DJ. These days the one rapper would be considered a solo act , but originally the DJ was the headliner and the rapper was the added feature.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

In an effort to generate more content, I have decided to produce a series of (unrelated) color sketches. As influence comes to me I will create. This technique doesn't replace my more finished work, it's just an addition.

This piece is a full figured biker, this is a draft for a client who hired me to create a t-shirt design. The job is still pending, but I thought it would make a nice post. They will get better as I continue to produce them.